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Beijing reaches 'temporary herd immunity'

BEIJING: Beijing has reached “temporary herd immunity” and its Covid outbreak is nearing an end, a city health official said on Tuesday, in another sign China’s unprecedented virus wave is waning.

Bangkok Post · Jan 31, 2023

US squeeze on Huawei worries China

China is "seriously concerned" about a report that the United States has stopped approving licences for US companies to export items to the tech giant Huawei, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 31, 2023

Xi Jinping to visit Moscow likely around anniversary of Ukraine invasion

This will mark Xi Jinping’s first visit to Russia since the Kremlin’s all-out invasion on Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

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Are COVID travel curbs on China making the world safer?

They will not affect global infection numbers or new variant spread but might be pushing an opaque China to open up.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2023

Taiwan, Czech leaders affirm ties in defiance of Beijing

Taiwan says its president has affirmed ties with the Czech Republic in a phone call with the Central European nation's President-elect Petr Pavel

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Making a point: Hong Kong journalists regroup abroad

Journalists find it difficult to report in Hong Kong after imposition of national security law and crackdown on media.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2023

TikTok CEO to testify before US Congress next month over data privacy

Shou Zi Chew will face legislators amid concerns over the social media app’s alleged collusion with Beijing in accessing user data

The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2023

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Saudi, Chinese FMs Discuss Int’l Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Monday with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang. Their discussions focused on regional and international developments and efforts exerted towards them to achieve security and stability. Prince Faisal congratulated Gang on his appointment to his post. They tackled…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 30, 2023

Russia's notorious Wagner Group secretly develop 'swarm drones' in deal with Chinese spies

More than 2,500 helicopter-style DJI Mavic2 drones were shipped from Beijing to Moscow in a murky deal between Wagner officers, the Mirror can reveal

Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2023

China accuses Washington of abusing export controls

China’s government has criticized U.S. controls on technology exports as a trade violation after Japan and the Netherlands agreed to join Washington in limiting Beijing’s access to materials to make advanced processor chips

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Senators Warner, Rubio claim Beijing can meddle with what's trending on TikTok

“I don't know how our national security interests and the operation of TikTok in this country, as long as it's owned by ByteDance, can coexist," Senator Marco Rubio said on CBS's Face the Nation.

Fortune · Jan 30, 2023

Russia seeks 'new level' of China ties

Russia said on Monday that it wanted to take ties with China to a "new level" and was looking forward to face-to-face talks with Beijing's leadership as a Russian newspaper reported that China's top diplomat would visit Moscow in February.

Reuters · Jan 30, 2023

US General predicts war with China within two years

A four-star US general has predicted the country will be at war with China within the next two years.

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2023

Lunar New Year trips jump 74% in China

BEIJING: Lunar New Year holiday trips inside China surged 74% from last year after authorities scrapped Covid-19 curbs that had stifled travel for three years, media reported on on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 28, 2023

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Reuters · Jan 27, 2023

In Beijing's backyard, U.S. demonstrates its military might

Over a few hours under grey skies, dozens of combat planes and helicopters roar on and off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Nimitz, in a demonstration of U.S. military power in some of the world's most hotly contested waters.

Reuters · Jan 27, 2023

India expects more clashes with Chinese troops in Himalayas - document

A security assessment by Indian police in the Himalayan region of Ladakh says there could be more clashes between Indian and Chinese troops along their contested frontier there as Beijing ramps up military infrastructure in the region.

Foreign Affairs · Jan 26, 2023

America’s China Policy Is Not Working

The dangers of a broad decoupling.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2023

My bad trip – I took a voyage of self-discovery, but the self I discovered was a total buzzkill

Getting dumped right before a solo overland journey from Barcelona to Beijing derailed my bid to rebrand myself as a woman of the world

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Reason · Jan 26, 2023

If China Invades, Taiwan Shouldn't Count on U.S. Support

Compared to Russia, war with China is a deeper nightmare.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Consul: 20% of Americans in Hong Kong left in past 2 years

The U.S. consul general in Hong Kong says about 20% of the Americans living in the city have left over the past two years

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 26, 2023

China Says Covid Deaths Down by Nearly 80 Percent

The number of daily Covid-19 deaths in China has fallen by nearly 80 percent since the start of the month, authorities have said, in a sign that the country's unprecedented infection surge may have started to abate. A wave of virus cases has washed over the world's most populous nation…

Bangkok Post · Jan 26, 2023

China says Covid deaths down by nearly 80%

BEIJING: The number of daily Covid-19 deaths in China has fallen by nearly 80% since the start of the month, authorities have said, in a sign that the country's unprecedented infection surge may have started to abate.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023

Six lifestyle choices to slow memory decline named in 10-year study

Over-60s who combined more healthy lifestyle choices enjoyed most benefit, found Beijing researchers

ABC News · Jan 25, 2023

China restarts overseas group tours but leaves Australia off the destination list

After Australia imposed additional COVID-19 testing requirements on travellers from China, Beijing has left Australia off a list of 20 countries Chinese travellers on guided group tours can visit.

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2023

‘Cope with your own debt’, China tells US over Zambia debt relief

Washington and Beijing are vying for influence in Africa, where Chinese banks are major lenders.

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